About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled Tax Specialist to join a dynamic multinational manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full tax compliance, managing tax risk, and optimising the company’s tax position within regulatory boundaries.

This role serves as a key link between South African statutory requirements and European group tax strategy, ensuring alignment, transparency, governance, and efficiency across local and cross-border tax matters. The position offers exposure to international tax, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) frameworks, transfer pricing, and Pillar II implementation within a global group structure.

Qualifications & experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum CA(SA) or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant tax qualification (e.g. HDip Tax, Master’s in Taxation)

Experience Required

• 3–5 years’ experience in:
• South African Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
• VAT
• Withholding Tax (WHT)
• Provisional Tax
• International tax exposure, preferably EU-related
• Experience within:
• Multinational group structures.
• Manufacturing or long-term project environments.
• Big 4 tax advisory experience will be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to work effectively between local subsidiaries and global head office structures.

Key technical skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• South African tax legislation (CIT, VAT, WHT)
• IFRS Tax Accounting (IAS 12)
• OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
• Double Tax Treaties
• Exposure to:
• OECD BEPS initiatives.
• Pillar II / Global Minimum Tax (GloBE rules).
• Research & Development tax claims.
• Experience working with SAP / ERP systems and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management abilities.

Key responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Regulatory Management

Manage and ensure accurate submission of all South African tax obligations including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Provisional Tax, PAYE oversight, and withholding taxes. Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing SARS compliance.

2. Cross-Border Tax & Transfer Pricing

Support and advise on cross-border transactions including dividends, royalties, management fees, and intercompany loans. Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, OECD guidelines, and withholding tax requirements.

3. OECD BEPS & Pillar II Readiness

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of OECD BEPS and Pillar II requirements, including effective tax rate assessments, data reporting obligations, and transitional safe harbour considerations in collaboration with Group Tax.

4. Tax Accounting & Group Reporting

Ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting under IFRS (IAS 12), including current and deferred tax calculations. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for both local and group reporting purposes.

5. Tax Risk, Governance & Audit Management

Manage SARS audits, disputes, and tax risk mitigation processes. Strengthen tax governance, internal controls, documentation standards, audit readiness, and overall tax data integrity across the South African entities.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.